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Welcome to my blog where you can expect to find authentic, thoughtful, and slightly poetic posts every week.
Every post encourages you to wrestle with wisdom and think productively through
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--Pstr. Joshua
How To Ask God Why
by Joshua Cole
Life is often painful.
Is there any room to ask God "Why?"
Yes.
And this post will show you how.
Letting Go and Letting God Is A Scary Thing
by Joshua Cole
You'd think letting go would be easier than being a control freak.
Too bad it's not easy...it's scary.
But if we would let go, we'd have more rest and peace as we trust God deeply.
Moses shows us what letting go and letting God looks like in this post.
7 Indicators That You Need Rest
by Joshua Cole
No one sets out to lose that child-like power to play, delight in life, and relax easily.
But it happens to most of us.
There's just too much to do and our work is never done.
How do we know when to rest?
Read this post to find out!
What's A Christian To Do?
by Joshua Cole
It's not easy to know how to respond to controversial situations as a Christian.
How can Christians know how to act in a world that doesn't seem to care what God thinks?
What if the world demands things of Christians that they don't feel right about?
Read this post to find out what Jesus did to get through His controversial moments.
God Wants To Celebrate You!
by Joshua Cole
Want to cause a celebration in heaven?
It's not about doing more or accomplishing greater things.
It's about your heart and the words that come from it.
It really lights God up when he hears you speak right things--just like any good parent.
This post will inspire you to turn from foolishness and seek wisdom.
The Hell of Not Thinking Critically
by Joshua Cole
We all want to be nice...well, most of us do!
And we are pressured to just go along with the flow even if we disagree internally.
But, denying the God-given judgment function in our brains leads to a hellish consequence.
Learn about the automatic nature of your critical thinking and why you should embrace your ability to think critically in this post.
What Good Is A Conscience?
by Joshua Cole
Your inner peace largely depends on your relationship with your conscience.
It knows the laws written deep in your heart.
Read today's post to learn the purpose and benefit of your conscience.
3 Knowledge Facts That Will Make You More Knowledgeable
by Joshua Cole
Here are 3 things every knowledgeable person knows about knowledge.
If you wish to have more knowledge, read this post.
You'll learn how knowledge benefits your life.
Plus, I'll let you in on a little secret to gaining knowledge...
Deduction.
Elementary, my dear Watson. 😉
How to Build Your Community
by Joshua Cole
We've been sent by God to communities He has selected for us to impact.
Do you know how to build the community that God has sent you to?
Paul was a masterful builder of community.
Learn community building tips from him in this post.
Judge The Right Thing
by Joshua Cole
Are you struggling to live free of judgment?
Want to live without the stress of self-criticism?
Then read this post and learn the secret to a judgement-free existence.
3 Things You Should Do to Get the Most out of your Mentors
by Joshua Cole
Every hero needs mentors on their journeys for guidance and reassurance.
Whether the mentor is an elder in your church, community, or company, or a successful person you want to be like,
Getting the most out of them requires some work.
Read this post to discover 3 things you should be working on to glean from your mentors.
Excitement Needed!
by Joshua Cole
We all want joy, but one thing seems to keep it just out of reach...
Our complicated relationship with excitement.
Have a difficult time with excitement?
Read this post to learn how to grow excitement that will cause joy to come alive in your soul.
The Greatest Glory Goes to the Greatest Struggler
by Joshua Cole
Ever wonder if it's worth all the effort?
Can't possibly see how you could be of any help or inspiration to anyone else because of the trouble you have in life?
This post will show you how your weaknesses bring you the greatest glory. Read it to learn how to take pleasure in them.
The Secret To Strength
by Joshua Cole
Want to live a life full of meaning and satisfaction?
You'll need a lot of strength.
This post will show you from the Bible how to have that kind of strength.
Heroes Turn The Tide
by Joshua Cole
What Does It Mean to Be A Spiritual Being?
by Joshua Cole
We depend so much on our creativity, conscience, and perception to get through life.
But where do these come from?
How can I become more creative, self-aware, principled, and wise person?
By knowing what your spirit is for and how to operate it.
Read this post to find out what it means to be a spiritual being.
After all, you are one.
Is The Foundation Strong Enough For Your House?
by Joshua Cole
Life is a heavy thing with all its people, problems, and potential.
Only the strong foundation of Jesus Christ is able to hold up to all that pressure.
This post will enlighten you to the weight of glory and encourage you to obey Jesus' commands.
It's the only way to walk firmly through this life's blessings and difficulties.
By Joshua Cole
Peace Is Remembering Her Birthday and Never Her Age
By Joshua Cole
Peace doesn't come easily.
It's a diplomatic process full of soul-searching and choosing to honor the value of others.
Read this post about the fine art of peace-making.
What It Takes To Live Right
We've all heard the proverb that you reap what you sow.
But how do you get yourself to sow the right things?
We all have good intentions, but God has to intervene in our lives for us to learn how to fulfill those good intentions to live right.
This post will show you how He does that.
Why Let Satan Fill Your Heart?
by Joshua Cole
It'd probably be better for us if we received the consequences for our hypocrisy right away like Ananias and Sapphira experienced in Acts 5.
We'd be very slow to lie to God.
But it doesn't work that way most of the time.
Consequences of hypocrisy slowly spread death throughout our lives and the church.
Read in this post how God's revealed power at the start of the church is still warning us that only authenticity brings us life.
Courage Comes After Trust
